Colt went over and above building the new anaconda is a sugar-coated understatement!!! I own both the 2020 Python and 2021 Anaconda (just like you) and I honestly believe the 2021 Anaconda is by far the strongest and best revolver Colt has ever built. The cylinder is massive and easily 1/4" longer, wider, and thicker than an S&W 629 or a Ruger Super Redhawk. I really think Colt overbuilt the Anaconda to be ready to scale up for a 45 Colt - 454 Casull version in the future.
It's not thicker, the Redhawk/SRH cylinder is 1.8" in diameter, New Anaconda is 1.757". It is very, very long though. The Anaconda's cylinder is 1.909" long, the Redhawk is 1.750", ludicrous.
I saw a similar disassembly/reassembly video on the new Python where the mainspring was installed using curved snap ring pliers. It might be a way to minimize frustration. Thanks for this video. I've been waiting for someone to do exactly what you've done!
Yeah I got the 6” versions of both the Python an Anaconda and ended up putting new rear sights on both I also have an older Python which seems to come with a good rear sight but nothing else is better about the older one imo
Not to come across like a weirdo, but could you elaborate on what you mean by this? I have an 8'' 2021 Anaconda, and it very quickly became my favorite gun. If I can make it even better, I'd like to know how. I've seen those Wilson Combat rear (and front sights) on sale, but I was never really sure what they bought you.
@@TheodoricFriede Wilson Combat sights have no wobble, don’t need a stupid Allen key for windage, and are stronger and little wider Once you change them out you’ll be shocked at how much better they are than the factory “air gun” sights were
Good to see the guts of my revolver since I'm too afraid to pull mine apart unless it's absolutely necessary. I'm 100 percent satisfied with the python and anaconda I got. There were a few problems with the first 44 but colt was great and fixed them for no charge and now I have a beautiful slug slinger. And holy hell can that thing handle some hand loads. I've fired a few real stanky rounds from it and aside from the recoil being painful, the gun took it like a champ. On that note I was pleased to see that the anaconda was among the guns that can withstand Buffalo bores "what the hell was I thinking?!?!" rounds. Not that I'm going to rush out to buy some 300gr bear clobberers. But...good to know.
@rustyrestorationww1ww2 quite true, sir. I've sat and turned mine over in my hands more than a few times just to appreciate what they did to make them. They are built pretty nicely. Gotta give them credit there for sure. And I did like the video. I spent most of that comment talking about myself but truly I can appreciate people who know their guns enough to take them apart and help people understand what's going on under the skin. I've worked on a few of my guns thanks to guys like you. Successfully worked on them even. No foul ups yet. Thanks for being here to help people like me learn. I like to tinker but revolvers are pretty new to me so I'm takin it slowly.
Glad to see this video. I don't have a 44magnum revolver so I been studying most of them. Your video has convince me to buy the new Anaconda. Lots of good comments about it here and many other sites. Thank you.
I agree it's the best 44mag available or ever built so far. I love and won't ever give up my Smith pre hole model 29 and 629 but if I could only have one 44mag it would be the new anaconda
I was super relieved when I found out you use protective screwdrivers. If a gun like that get scratched it becomes useless. Kudos for wearing gloves when handling that beauty.
Haha I totally agree but the owner of this fine revolver will not hold back and he will shoot it and handle it like it's a mule so if it's not scratched now it soon will be then I will fix the scratches for him. This revolver was made to be used it's very well built.
I would never be able to put up with plastic gloves, even I know they are recommended, but, man, what a loss of tactile sensations! Loved the video in any case
It takes alot of time getting used to the plastic gloves but it's worth it since alot of the chemicals uses gunsmithing are really corrosive acids that burn skin
And in my uneducated from experience opinion I think this 2020 version double action 44 magnum is the best designed revolver for double action now made. Using the Colt Python 2020 linear spring action.
I have to agree with you about that. These new factory pythons and anacondas are very nice from the factory but I really like my Smith&Wesson revolvers more because they are very easy to work on and all the parts are forged steel unlike the new pythons and anaconda both have a few mim parts. Thanks for watching!
Yes I agree they made it really nice much better than the old model. I would have a really hard time choosing between the 629 and this new anaconda if I could only have 1 but I'd still choose the Smith because if ever needed the parts are easy to find
I would not choose a new Smith with lock over this, the new smiths are filled with MIM and compromises the heavy duty Cylinder of the new Colt and frame are better than the Smith. @@rustyrestorationww1ww2
Question, I have to disassemble this revolver to transfer it, i just need to remove the cylinder. I have seen this is the first thing you did in the video. Is it just the one screw that holds it in place? Just want to make sure there are no other parts i might loose accidentally. Thanks for the videos
Hello. Yes just the one screw. I don't use a special screw driver but I also have done this more times than I can count. Find one that fits it best and do it and if you Mar up the screw just order a new one for 5bucks. Thanks for watching and let me know if you have any more questions.
is that the grip from Python? Was wondering on what grip options I have for the Anaconda as not a fan of the black rubber...wasn't sure if the python grip would fit!
@@rustyrestorationww1ww2 See -- thanks for the quick reply buddy. Just got a Python today and was super excited until I held the Anaconda in my hand which looked like real badass and better built...was just wondering on the best holster and grip options!
I agree with you about that. That is what breaks the most on cowboy 6 shooters when they fan the hammer it slings the cylinder fast enough to break it off or fold it over and locks it up. These new colts it won't fold since that part is mim so it will snap off sooner or later.
It's extremely easy to see the difference between the new and old anaconda. The old version doesn't come close to the quality of the new anaconda. Thanks for watching and new videos are coming soon
My heart skipped a beat at 1:35 when his screwdriver slipped 😮
Dont worry I only use special none marring screw drivers. 😂
Colt went over and above building the new anaconda is a sugar-coated understatement!!! I own both the 2020 Python and 2021 Anaconda (just like you) and I honestly believe the 2021 Anaconda is by far the strongest and best revolver Colt has ever built. The cylinder is massive and easily 1/4" longer, wider, and thicker than an S&W 629 or a Ruger Super Redhawk. I really think Colt overbuilt the Anaconda to be ready to scale up for a 45 Colt - 454 Casull version in the future.
I completely agree 👍🏻 it's definitely the best revolver on the market today under 2k
I remember selling the old Anaconda in the 90s and the inside of the frame looked like it was hit with a wood rasp. This is polished to a shine.
It's not thicker, the Redhawk/SRH cylinder is 1.8" in diameter, New Anaconda is 1.757".
It is very, very long though. The Anaconda's cylinder is 1.909" long, the Redhawk is 1.750", ludicrous.
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I saw a similar disassembly/reassembly video on the new Python where the mainspring was installed using curved snap ring pliers. It might be a way to minimize frustration. Thanks for this video. I've been waiting for someone to do exactly what you've done!
Thanks for watching and for the advise on snap ring pliers I'll have to try them out.
That Wilson Combat rear sight is worlds apart from the standard one that comes with the gun
I agree!! The factory rear sight is the only negative part about the gun.
Yeah I got the 6” versions of both the Python an Anaconda and ended up putting new rear sights on both
I also have an older Python which seems to come with a good rear sight but nothing else is better about the older one imo
Not to come across like a weirdo, but could you elaborate on what you mean by this? I have an 8'' 2021 Anaconda, and it very quickly became my favorite gun. If I can make it even better, I'd like to know how.
I've seen those Wilson Combat rear (and front sights) on sale, but I was never really sure what they bought you.
@@TheodoricFriede Wilson Combat sights have no wobble, don’t need a stupid Allen key for windage, and are stronger and little wider
Once you change them out you’ll be shocked at how much better they are than the factory “air gun” sights were
@@basicdude Good to know. Think you might have sold me on it, if they ever go back in stock anyway. Much obliged.
Good to see the guts of my revolver since I'm too afraid to pull mine apart unless it's absolutely necessary.
I'm 100 percent satisfied with the python and anaconda I got. There were a few problems with the first 44 but colt was great and fixed them for no charge and now I have a beautiful slug slinger.
And holy hell can that thing handle some hand loads.
I've fired a few real stanky rounds from it and aside from the recoil being painful, the gun took it like a champ.
On that note I was pleased to see that the anaconda was among the guns that can withstand Buffalo bores "what the hell was I thinking?!?!" rounds.
Not that I'm going to rush out to buy some 300gr bear clobberers. But...good to know.
I'm glad you liked the video and yes they over built the new anaconda big time.
@rustyrestorationww1ww2 quite true, sir. I've sat and turned mine over in my hands more than a few times just to appreciate what they did to make them. They are built pretty nicely. Gotta give them credit there for sure.
And I did like the video. I spent most of that comment talking about myself but truly I can appreciate people who know their guns enough to take them apart and help people understand what's going on under the skin.
I've worked on a few of my guns thanks to guys like you. Successfully worked on them even. No foul ups yet.
Thanks for being here to help people like me learn. I like to tinker but revolvers are pretty new to me so I'm takin it slowly.
Glad to see this video. I don't have a 44magnum revolver so I been studying most of them. Your video has convince me to buy the new Anaconda. Lots of good comments about it here and many other sites. Thank you.
I agree it's the best 44mag available or ever built so far. I love and won't ever give up my Smith pre hole model 29 and 629 but if I could only have one 44mag it would be the new anaconda
I was super relieved when I found out you use protective screwdrivers. If a gun like that get scratched it becomes useless. Kudos for wearing gloves when handling that beauty.
Haha I totally agree but the owner of this fine revolver will not hold back and he will shoot it and handle it like it's a mule so if it's not scratched now it soon will be then I will fix the scratches for him. This revolver was made to be used it's very well built.
I would never be able to put up with plastic gloves, even I know they are recommended, but, man, what a loss of tactile sensations! Loved the video in any case
It takes alot of time getting used to the plastic gloves but it's worth it since alot of the chemicals uses gunsmithing are really corrosive acids that burn skin
Can you show a closeup of the hammer strut spring?
Thanks for watching and if your asking to see if they are the same they are not. They are not even close to interchange unfortunately
And in my uneducated from experience opinion I think this 2020 version double action 44 magnum is the best designed revolver for double action now made. Using the Colt Python 2020 linear spring action.
I have to agree with you about that. These new factory pythons and anacondas are very nice from the factory but I really like my Smith&Wesson revolvers more because they are very easy to work on and all the parts are forged steel unlike the new pythons and anaconda both have a few mim parts. Thanks for watching!
@@rustyrestorationww1ww2 Out of curiosity, what parts are MIM?
wow they took a page from S&W this is just a scaled up Python, much better than the First gen Anaconda I had A very simple and well made action.
Yes I agree they made it really nice much better than the old model. I would have a really hard time choosing between the 629 and this new anaconda if I could only have 1 but I'd still choose the Smith because if ever needed the parts are easy to find
I would not choose a new Smith with lock over this, the new smiths are filled with MIM and compromises the heavy duty Cylinder of the new Colt and frame are better than the Smith. @@rustyrestorationww1ww2
Nice video . I would have lubed the internals while I was in there. Couldn’t hurt.
Next time!
I just bought the new colt python, any recommendations on a holster I should use? 6 inch barrel on it
Hello. I'd say milt sparks holsters if you have the extra money but the galco is a good choice as well
Question, I have to disassemble this revolver to transfer it, i just need to remove the cylinder. I have seen this is the first thing you did in the video. Is it just the one screw that holds it in place? Just want to make sure there are no other parts i might loose accidentally. Thanks for the videos
Also are there special screw drivers you use for these to prevent stripping or marring of the screws?
Hello. Yes just the one screw. I don't use a special screw driver but I also have done this more times than I can count. Find one that fits it best and do it and if you Mar up the screw just order a new one for 5bucks. Thanks for watching and let me know if you have any more questions.
is that the grip from Python? Was wondering on what grip options I have for the Anaconda as not a fan of the black rubber...wasn't sure if the python grip would fit!
Yes it is the factory grip off a new 2022 python.
@@rustyrestorationww1ww2 See -- thanks for the quick reply buddy. Just got a Python today and was super excited until I held the Anaconda in my hand which looked like real badass and better built...was just wondering on the best holster and grip options!
I can only hope that screw driver was plastic
Well to ease your mind It is a special nylon tipped scratch resistant screw driver specially made for this gun. 😁
@@rustyrestorationww1ww2 Neat! Where can I get those?
Where did you buy that grip?
It's from a new python. Fits right on the anaconda.
Altamont makes the colt oem python grips but they won’t sell you exact sets. So you can buy ones that are vaguely similar.
@@rustyrestorationww1ww2 can you buy python grips alone?
You will be surprised at what is for sale on eBay for these guns. I find very rare parts all the time and I buy them just in case I need it later.
@@rustyrestorationww1ww2 Interesting thanks!
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That is really cool. What engine is in your ranchero?
That cylinder bolt looks very fragile to me for a gun this powerful. Same as the one in the Python. They should
have beefed it up a little more.
I agree with you about that. That is what breaks the most on cowboy 6 shooters when they fan the hammer it slings the cylinder fast enough to break it off or fold it over and locks it up. These new colts it won't fold since that part is mim so it will snap off sooner or later.
I guess it's a colt thing, no narration only strange background music instead of explaining what the supposed differences & improvements were.
It's extremely easy to see the difference between the new and old anaconda. The old version doesn't come close to the quality of the new anaconda. Thanks for watching and new videos are coming soon